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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

Phoenix City Council held a formal meeting on October 7, 2026, approving 79 agenda items through omnibus motions covering liquor licenses, utility contracts, infrastructure projects, and zoning matters. Notable approvals included agreements with the Drug Enforcement Administration for police reimbursement, airport cargo transfer point leases, and historic building preservation grants. One item (Valley Youth Theatre funding agreement) was withdrawn from consideration.

Key Decisions

  • Liquor Licenses Approved
  • DEA Police Services Reimbursement Agreement Adopted as Amended
  • Phil Gordon Threatened Building Grants (Historic Preservation) Approved
  • Airport Infrastructure Contracts (Cargo Transfer Points, Baggage Handling Systems) Approved
  • Zoning Map Amendments and Rezoning Applications Approved

Agenda

  1. .
  2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
  3. MINUTES OF MEETINGS
  4. 1 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on December 17, 2025
    Minutes
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman Hernandez, seconded by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

  5. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  6. 2 Mayor and Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions
    Board & Commission
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

  7. LIQUOR LICENSES, BINGO, AND OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE APPLICATIONS
  8. 3 Liquor License - 7-Eleven #47406A - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval

    This item was adopted.

  9. 4 Liquor License - Special Event - Free Serbian Orthodox Church St. Nicholas - District 3
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  10. 5 Liquor License - Special Event - St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church - District 3
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  11. 6 Liquor License - Staybridge Suites Phoenix North I-17 - District 3
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  12. 7 Liquor License - Turney Neighborhood Market - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  13. 8 Liquor License - Mariscos Y Sushi El Kora #2 - District 5
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  14. 9 Liquor License - Special Event - Arizona Parks and Recreation Association - District 6
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  15. 10 Liquor License - Special Event - Shemer Art Center and Museum Association, Inc. - District 6
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  16. 11 Liquor License - Special Event - St. Theresa Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix - District 6
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  17. 12 Liquor License - Ahwatukee Golf Club - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  18. 13 Liquor License - Special Event - Phoenix Community Alliance, Inc. - District 7
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  19. 14 Liquor License - Get It & Go Liquor - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  20. 15 Liquor License - Cocina Madrigal - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  21. 16 Liquor License - Viva Liquors - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  22. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND NEW BUSINESS
  23. 17 Arizona Municipal Water Users Association - Annual Payment Authority
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  24. 18 Central Arizona Project
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  25. 19 Oliver Industries, LLC
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  26. 20 TesoroVC Management LLC
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  27. 21 Settlement of Claim(s) Abakar v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  28. 22 Settlement of Claim(s) Englandside v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  29. 23 Settlement of Claim(s) Jadran v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  30. ADMINISTRATION
  31. 24 (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 23, 2026) - Grant of Three Public Utility Easements for Lift Station 40 (Ordinance S-53190) - District 6
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  32. 25 Request to Enter into Partner Site Agreements with Northern Arizona University - Center for Service and Volunteerism, Arizona Health Corps and Environmental Literacy Corps AmeriCorps Programs (Ordinance S-53247) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  33. 26 Audit Consulting Services Contracts - COOP 24-0072 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53228) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  34. 27 Bloomberg Datalicense Agreement for SAP S4HANA Contract - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53235) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  35. 28 Acceptance and Dedication of Easements for Public Utility Purposes (Ordinance S-53236) - Districts 6 and 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  36. 29 Agreement for Software and Related Services between the City of Phoenix and NAVEX Global, Inc. - 162108 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53226) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  37. 30 On-Line Investment Market Information and News Services - RFA-91-069 - Amendment (Ordinance S -53226) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  38. 31 Public Communication Equipment and Services - COOP-20-077 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53227) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  39. 32 Outside Legal Counsel for the City Ethics Commission - Amendment (Ordinance S-53226) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  40. COMMUNITY SERVICES
  41. 33 Chiller And Boiler System Maintenance Contracts - IFB FY27-086-03 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53245) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  42. 34 Multi-Family Roofing Replacement Project Contract - IFB FY27-086-04 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53244) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  43. 35 Request Retroactive Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Enter into an Agreement for Fiscal Year 2027 State Housing Trust Fund Housing Solutions Grant Funds (Ordinance S-53246) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  44. 36 Request to Amend City Contract 164226 with Senior Bridge, LLC (Ordinance S- 53250)- District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  45. 37 Phoenix Public Library's Annual Application for Arizona State Library's State Grants-In-Aid Funds (Ordinance S-53243) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  46. 38 Request to Waive Indemnity and Liability Provisions of Phoenix City Code 42-18 to Enter into an Agreement With Gannett Media Corp. (Ordinance S-53226) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  47. 39 Spanish Language Periodicals Contract - RFA 26-0354 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53226) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  48. 40 Mailing Services with Electronic Transfer - Professional Services Agreement 161139 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53226) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  49. 41 Funding Agreement for Valley Youth Theatre General Obligation Bond Project (Ordinance S-53241) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
    Action: withdrawn Passed

    This item was withdrawn.

  50. 42 Rio Salado Transformation Site Mural Agreement - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53226) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  51. 43 Basketball Backboard Systems Repair and Preventive Maintenance - PKS-IFB-26-0337- Request for Award (Ordinance S -53233) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  52. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  53. 44 Growth Projections and Land Use Assumptions Update - Amendment (Ordinance S-53226) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  54. 45 Rapid Reskill Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants (Ordinance S-53251) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  55. 46 Contract with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games to host Olympic Torch Relay and Related Events (Ordinance S-53249) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  56. PUBLIC SAFETY
  57. 47 Authorization to Enter into Agreements with the Drug Enforcement Administration for Reimbursement for Police Services (Ordinance S-53229) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted as amended Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that this item be adopted as revised per the memo from the Phoenix Police Department dated October 5, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

  58. 48 CovertTrack Global Positioning Units - RFA-18-017 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53231) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  59. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  60. 49 American Airlines Cargo Transfer Point Land Lease (Ordinance S-53226) - District 8
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  61. 50 Amend Real Property Commercial Lease with Almond Brothers, L.L.C. (Ordinance S-53226) - District 8
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  62. 51 Baggage Handling Controls System Design, Programming, and Integration Services Contract - RFA 25-025 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53226) - District 8
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  63. 52 Baggage Handling System Operation, Maintenance and Repair Services - RFP 19-008 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53226) - District 8
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  64. 53 Passenger Boarding Bridges Maintenance and Repair Services Contract - AVN RFP 23-035 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53237) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  65. 54 Robotic Assistance Purchase and Services Contract - RFA 26-0350 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53226) - District 8
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  66. 55 Southwest Airlines Cargo Transfer Point Land Lease (Ordinance S-53226) - District 8
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  67. 56 Authorization to Enter Into an Easement Agreement with 701 N. Central Owner, LLC for the use of Real Property for Valley Metro Rail, Inc. (Ordinance S-53234) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  68. 57 Backflow Assembly Testing, Repair and Replacement Services - Amendment (Ordinance S-53226) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  69. 58 Cooling Tower Water Treatment Services, IFB 27-FMD-013, Request for Award (Ordinance S-53226) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  70. 59 Fleet Vehicle Accessories and Installation - IFB 24-FSD-014 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53226) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  71. 60 Citywide General Construction - Job Order Contracting Services Amendment - 4108JOC209 (Ordinance S-53232)- Districts 1, 3, 4, 7, and 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  72. 61 Fire Alarm Services - Cooperative Use Job Order Contracting Services Amendment (Ordinance S-53242) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  73. 62 Joan Ganz Cooney Way Ceremonial Street Name Signage - District 8
    Formal Action
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman Stark, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  74. 63 Mel Martin Mile Ceremonial Street Name Signage - District 1
    Formal Action
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman O'Brien, seconded by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  75. 64 Permit, License, Utility, and Land Use Agreement Authorization for Paradise Ridge Flood Control Project (Ordinance S-53248) - District 2
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  76. 65 Serbian Heritage Way Ceremonial Street Name Signage - District 8
    Formal Action
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  77. 66 Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Raw Material Contract - IFB-26-0348 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53226) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  78. 67 Traffic Signal Visibility; Three Intersections, Phoenix (RSAP/HSIP Traffic Signal Visibility Three Locations) - Design-Bid-Build Services - ST89320171 (Ordinance S-53252) - Districts 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  79. 68 Chlorination Systems Equipment Parts and Service - IFB-1920-WPP-248 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53226) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  80. 69 Copper Pipe Contract - IFB-26-0311 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53226) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  81. 70 Water Services Department Water Facilities General Engineering On-Call Service (Ordinance S-53230) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  82. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS
  83. 71 Abandonment of Right-of-Way - ABND 230053 - 1st Avenue and Riverside Avenue (Resolution 22397) - District 7
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  84. 72 Abandonment of Right-of-Way - ABND 230055 - Harrison Street, between 7th Avenue and 9th Avenue (Resolution 22396) - District 7
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  85. 73 Amend City Code - Official Supplementary Zoning Map 1311 (Ordinance G-7549) - District 2
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  86. 74 Retroactive Approval to Apply for an Arizona State Historic Preservation Office Certified Local Government Pass-Through Grant for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 - Federal Funding (Ordinance S-53238) - District 6
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  87. 75 Approval of a Phil Gordon Threatened Building Grant - 330 N 18th Avenue - Oakland Historic District (Ordinance S-53240) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  88. 76 Approval of a Phil Gordon Threatened Building Grant - Leopoldo & Isabel Dominguez House, 927 North 8th Street (Ordinance S-53239) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman O'Brien, seconded by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  89. 77 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-80-26-2 - Southwest Corner of 28th Street and Rose Garden Lane (Ordinance G-7550) - District 2
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  90. 78 Formal Action - PCD Major Amendment - Rezoning Application Z-104-L-75-3 - Southeast Corner of Interstate 17 and Grandview Road - District 3
    Formal Action
    Action: approved Passed

    This item was approved.

  91. 79 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application PHO-6-26--Z-47-19-7 - Approximately 800 Feet South of the Southwest Corner of 59th Avenue and Baseline Road (Ordinance G-7551) - District 7
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  92. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER, COMMITTEES OR CITY OFFICIALS
  93. 000 CITIZEN COMMENTS
  94. ADJOURN
  95. Untitled item
  96. Untitled item
  97. Untitled item
  98. Untitled item
  99. 99 Untitled item
    Action: approved and/or adopted as part of an omnibus motion Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that Items 3-16 be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

  100. Untitled item
  101. 101 Untitled item
    Action: approved and/or adopted as part of an omnibus motion Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that Items 17-79 be approved or adopted, except Items 23, 25, 32, 35, 46, 47, 48, 57, 62, 63, 65, 70, 74, 75, 76; noting that Item 41 is withdrawn and Item 47 is as revised. The motion carried by the following vote: